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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1914
Page
1
The Dolton Board, in regular session, authorized stone for 150th Street repairs and hauling bids, approved electric light improvements, and accepted contractor payments. Trustees reported alley work, weed cutting, and street front maintenance on Lincoln and Indiana avenues, with village volunteers to repair Main Street apron.
In regular session trustees Sellin Lotz Unruh Brandt Diehl Stieman debated street light issues with defective carbons and ordered repairs. They moved to notify Berger to install catch basins within 30 days and to inspect other sites. A 1000 warrant was approved for contractor Theselius and Railway night watch at Lalsted street was discussed.
The B and QO Terminal agrees to widen the crossing to 24 feet at Elalsted Street. Trustee Lotz moves the railroads be instructed to place watchmen at these crossings. Sidewalk work fronting Parker property noted. Alley crossing grade reduced 6 inches on 136th Street. engineer cautions against sidewalk grade disruption. Water committee met but could not decide on a meter rate. several meters to be installed to estimate household water use. Numerous bills read and approved. hall permit granted to St Marys Church for bazaar. engine repairs ordered at Ft Wayne Machine Co. building permit issued to G A Parker on Slalsted Street. Dog tax delinquents list handed to chief for collection or dogs to be shot. Surveyor bill for water tower/Well inspection allowed. old bill held. Communications include weed-cutting complaint at Highlawn. hose company repairs referred. bonds of plumber and sewer license approved. Maurer authorized to lay water pipe across Halsted. New business seeks sewer stubs on Atlantic Avenue lots and 13 inch sewer pipe for Halsted subdivision.
The Ladies Sewing Circle of Immanuel Church hosts a Birthday Supper at Lund's Hall on Friday December 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. Guests sit at birthday tables and pay as many pennies as their age. Menu features veal loaf and salads with pies and coffee. Fritz Schaefer leaves for Seattle to visit John Hawke. sale: young horse team about 8600 pounds at Henry Gottschalk's, phone 23 Jlomewood.
Dalton School board and Superintendent Robison held a meeting with Highlawn parents to arrange for 5th to 7th graders to transfer to Bowen school due to insufficient pupils at Highlawn. Tuition will be paid by the Dalton district as Bowen has space. Superintendent Robison visited Bowen and praised discipline and outlook under Principal Carlin and Miss Haley. Also reported a serious accident when truck farmer A Spoerdsma was hit by a Riverdale streetcar on 130th street. he sustained injuries and was treated at Dr Schmidt's office after transport by patrol wagon.
The cornerstone of the Pullman Free School of Manual Training will be laid Saturday September 26 at 2 PM. No special invitations issued. The public is invited and expected attendance will exceed previous local gatherings. A fund of about 3,000,000 is available from George M Pullman’s bequest for the school.
This week at the Dolton Theatre features Trinkets of Tragedy a two part thriller with Francis X Bushman Lucille Love the Girl s or Mystery episode 12 Snakeville's New Waitress a western comedy vaudeville The Dutch Janitor big comedy sketch and five reels of film including a 2 reel feature Next day Frey O Hearts The Gollission at Sea installment 4 Vita graph Buddy's Downfall and more Tsarepean Armies in Action World War era news scenes Now playing nightly with Wednesday refined vaudeville and a Sunday matinee at 3 Doors open 7 Admission 5 and 10 cents.
Carson Davis a yardmaster at Indiana Harbor Blue Island yards married Miss Virginia Davis of St Joseph Missouri on September 17 1914 at St Joseph. The couple reside at 425 West 138th street Riverdale and plan Riverdale as their home with friends extending best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
Miss Lena A Brandt wed Howard Lee Hathaway at the Brandt home with about thirty guests. Rev Geo P Kabele officiated. Attendants were Miss Emma Brandt and Elmer Smith. They will reside at 8749 Langley Ave Dauphin Park.
Riverdale plant under new local management plans a fast restart after a four month shutdown. Superintendent Lewis will be replaced by a new man whose identity has not yet been released as experts from the eastern plant overhaul the shingle making machines before operations resume.
Friday features The Wavern of Tragedy a Civil War drama with Dora Gish. Saturday presents A Man's Way with Wm Garwood and Vivian Rich and The Key O' Hearts No 3 The Sea Venture. Sunday offers The Trey O Hearts No 4 and The Substitute plus A Rowboat Romance. Six reels for 10 cents. Open nightly with matinees and two shows. Conrad Kern proprietor.
The Lutheran Minister's Union of Chicago holds meetings at Our Savior's English Lutheran Church next Monday with speakers in the afternoon at 3 p.m. and Rev. T. Dornblaser, D. D. as the evening speaker. Congregation and public invited to both sessions. Also sight the "Million Dollar Mystery" for a chance at $10,000.
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